Activity No.

3 – Network Cabling

Course Code: CPEN15 Program:

Course Title: Computer Networks & Security Date Performed:
Name: Date Submitted:
Section: Instructor:
1. Objective:

This activity aims to study of different types of Network cables and practically
implement the cross-over cable and straight through cable using appropriate
tool.
2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The students should be able to:
2.1 Identify and use the appropriate tools in preparing network cables
2.2 Create a straight through and cross over cables

3. Details/ Procedure
Crimper

This is one type of crimper with replaceable jaws for different connectors. One set of jaws
is for UTP 8 pin modular connectors and the other is for type F coax connectors. (jaws are
sold separately). Make sure the proper jaws are installed before beginning the exercise.

Examining Cable Construction

UTP (unshielded twisted pair) category-rated cable is made from four twisted pairs of 24
to 26 gage copper wire. The cabling permanently installed is solid wire, but patchcords may
be made of stranded wire for greater flexibility. Each pair is color coded for identification
and twisted at a different rate to reduce crosstalk. Category 6 is the same except it usually
has a plastic separator down the center.
RJ 45

An 8-pin/8-position plug or jack is commonly used to connect computers onto Ethernet-

based local area networks (LAN).

How to attach RJ 45 using a Crimping Tool?

1. Strip the cable back 1 inch (25 mm) from the end. Insert the cable into the
stripper section of the tool and squeeze it tight. Then, rotate the crimping tool
around the cable in a smooth and even motion to create a clean cut. Keep the tool
clamped and pull away towards the end of the wire to remove the sheathing.
• The stripping section is a round hole near the handle of the tool.
• The sheathing should come off cleanly, leaving the wires exposed.
2. Untwist and straighten the wires inside of the cable. Inside of the cable
you’ll see a bunch of smaller wires twisted together. Separate the twisted wires
and straighten them out so they’re easier to sort into the right order.
• Cut off the small plastic wire separator or core so it’s out of the way.
• Don’t cut off or remove any of the wires or you won’t be able to crimp them
into the connector.

3. Arrange the wires into the right order. Use your fingers to put the wires in
the correct order so they can be properly crimped. The proper sequence is as
follows from left to right: Orange/White, Orange, Green/White, Blue, Blue/White,
Green, Brown/White, Brown.
• There are 8 wires in total that need to be arranged in the right sequence.
• Note that the wires labeled Orange/White or Brown/White indicate the small
wires that have 2 colors.

4. Cut the wires into an even line 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) from sheathing. Hold the
wires with your thumb and index finger to keep them in order. Then, use the cutting
section of the crimping tool to cut them into an even line.
• The cutting section of the tool will resemble wire cutters.
• The wires must be in an even line to be crimped into the RJ-45 connector
properly. If you cut them in an uneven line, move further down the wires
and cut them again.
Tip: If your tool doesn’t have a cutting section, use a pair of wire cutters or scissors to
cut the small wires.

5. Insert the wires into the RJ-45 connector. Hold the RJ-45 connector so the clip is
on the underside and the small metal pins are facing up. Insert the cable into the
connector so that each of the small wires fits into the small grooves in the
connector.
• The sheathing of the cable should fit just inside of the connector so it’s past
the base.
• If any of the small wires bend or don’t fit into a groove correctly, take the
cable out and straighten the wires with your fingers before trying again.
• The wires must be inserted in the correct order and each wire must fit into
a groove before you crimp the connector.

6. Stick the connector into the crimping part of the tool and squeeze twice. Insert the
connector in the crimping section of the tool until it can’t fit any further. Squeeze
the handles to crimp the connector and secure the wires. Release the handles, then
squeeze the tool again to make sure all of the pins are pushed down.
• The crimping tool pushes small pins in the grooves down onto the wires to
hold and connect them to the RJ-45 connector.
 7. Remove the cable from the tool and check that all of the pins are down. Take the
connector out of the tool and look at the pins to see that they’re all pushed down
in an even line. Lightly tug at the connector to make sure it’s attached to the cable.
• If any of the pins aren’t pushed down, put the wire back into the crimping
tool and crimp it again.

4. Required Resources:
RJ-45 connector @ least 10 pieces
Crimping Tool
Unshielded Twisted pair Cable @ least 2 meters

5. Activities:
Use MS Word to answer the following statements and save your file using
ACT2_Lastname_Firstname

Standard Cabling
1. 10BaseT and 100BaseT are most common mode of LAN. You can use UTP category-5 cable
for both modes.
2. A straight cable is used to connect a computer to a hub
Activity : Show ( complete the table) the standard pin cabling using RJ 45 in:
a. RJ45 # (END 1)
b. RJ45 # (END2)
RJ45 # (END Wire Color Diagram End RJ 45 # (END Wire Color Diagram End
1) #1 2) #1
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
Cross Cabling:
A cross cable is used to connect 2 computers directly (with ONLY the UTP cable). It is also used
then you connect 2 hubs with a normal port on both hubs.
Activity : Show ( complete the table) the cross cabling using RJ 45 in:
a. RJ45 # (END 1)
b. RJ45 # (END2)

RJ45 # (END Wire Color Diagram End RJ 45 # (END Wire Color Diagram End
1) #1 2) #1
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8

Take the video (in MP4 format) of your activities while performing them
and upload them in your moodle.

6. Assessment (Rubric for Laboratory Performance):